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[@tomcoryell]

Thanks BrYan! That was excellent! I think I’m now too old to confidently fly a helicopter, but it looks to be a quality product and a stable company.

[@chgofirefighter]

Nice to see Keith doing his thing... Great guy!

[@djwashx]

Great company I love their trainer it's 1 of a kind great video!!!!!!!!!

[@PatrickAviator]

As soon I heard carbon fiber and saw the 915is I knew it was beyond my budget 0:53

[@JaakkoIsWatching]

As soon I heard helicopter, I knew it was beyond my budget.

[@TimToussaint]

Keith Barr explains it so well!

[@ilkoderez601]

Beautiful aircraft. Thanks for the video!

[@savethehumans7460]

Thanks for the share.

[@jbl7092]

As a crewmember on a medivac chopper, I've learned a lot about helicopters. I wouldn't step foot in a helicopter without a fully articulated rotor system unless it had a parachute 😂😂

[@SV-Isla]

I was an A&P mechanic and think you should stick to the med side.

[@reshbahadurnepali8323]

Very good helicopter

[@ChuckThree]

Very interesting kit helicopter 🚁

[@kiltedpiper98]

Well done video. I look forward to the trailer video as well.

[@Enlightenment_2025]

Looks cool and nice.

[@richard8181]

LOVE it and at a reasonable price 🫡

[@straightchad8059]

THANKS .... this video is a real treat for me 👏👏

[@pejoka]

This video was indeed great. You covered all of the basic questions I have. What an amazing aircraft! A follow up question is about operation, maintenance and flight training to get “Checked out” in this aircraft…does the US company offer all that information? Amazing opportunity to build, own and fly one’s own helicopter!

[@cicareusa]

Yes, Cicaré USA has training and service center partners and can connect you to someone who can help with whatever you need. Just visit the website or contact Cicaré USA

[@HASNIARPASANDE]

Sunggu Luar biasa teknologi ini, semoga sukses senantiasa menyertaimu.

[@felixcat9318]

The Airframe contains pressurised gas, and a gauge in the cockpit let's the Pilot know the status of the Airframe Integrity at a glance! Were a crack to develop in the Airframe, the gauge would display a reduction or total loss of pressure! These are very well designed helicopters...

[@chippyjohn1]

@felixcat9318 quite common to do this. Just a pressure switch with an indicator light.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Brilliant idea though!!! 😮👍🏼

[@ChopperChad]

@@chippyjohn1don’t down play man. A lot of manufacturers don’t do this and it speaks to the attention to detail and thoughtful design from this company.

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Always great videos 👍🏼

[@michaelmoody3737]

It's beautiful

[@berniebrown9115]

Really enjoyed I am hoping before this is over you will give us some ballpark numbers as to cost. And thank you you did just that

[@chippyjohn1]

Didn't you watch the video? He said $220 USD, expecting a price increase.

[@berniebrown9115]

@@chippyjohn1 you didn’t read my comment.

[@edwardszane]

excellent

[@SkyBaum]

I'd love 💙 to fly the Cicare!

[@sirlancair]

will it fly with a 912 UL in s. florida density/alt?

[@jimbo7484]

As an A&P I am concerned about the wire braided hose at the 06:28 mark.

[@stephen5147]

What is your concern?

[@brianb-p6586]

@@stephen5147 that hose with exposed braiding is usually just appearance stuff for decoration on cars, but the obvious concern is that the hose is too short so it is kinked at the end on the right. No responsible person would have installed that.

[@ericbraun4652]

Looks like a modern version of the Angel CH-7.

[@brianb-p6586]

The Cicare and Helisport/Elisport CH-6/CH-7/CH-8/CH-9 helicopters are all the same family, started by Augusto Cicaré.

[@CalVlogz]

My thought exactly 👍🏻

[@mikky03]

very nice. my only concern is having 2 main rotor blades instead of 3. The two bladed main rotors are susceptible to mast bumping which is also a problem for Robinsons and other manufactures. JMO

[@cicareusa]

True, but 3-blade rotors also have a risk of ground resonance. This aircraft doesn’t have the dramatic pitch change during a power loss that Robinson does, so the risk of mast bumping is less likely unless someone is doing something quite drastic. We also use Delrin mast bump stops to absorb shocks to the mast.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

I wonder what a larger Cicaré would look like, meaning a version that’s still two seater but offers storage capabilities and longer flight time?

[@brianb-p6586]

It would require higher load capacity, so it would need a higher maximum gross weight, so the rotor system, engine, transmission, and structure would all be different... so it could look like anything, because it would be a different helicopter.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

@@brianb-p6586 Thanks for taking the time to reply. 👍🏾

[@johnmichaels4330]

I would love it to have some storage room. This would be fun to get out to remote places for camping.

[@danwarner9399]

Maybe could add a belly pod.

[@brianb-p6586]

@danwarner9399 a belly pod would add volume, but reduce the weight capacity even further. If you're only carrying foam, that might be useful...

[@matthewhoopes4440]

Nice looking chopper but i think id take a Bell 429. Its only about a 7 million dollar difference in cost...

[@georgedoolittle9015]

*"jetson"* #Jetson pure play bev helicopter starting to enter production no need to drive a car anymore in the USA absolutely. Building out the fueling infrastructure for these machines here will not be easy compared to battery electrics but can be done in the USA as there are so many extant airports in the USA 😊😊

[@sirlancair]

That's a hell of a deal for 26K You cant buy a Honda accord for that

[@lynwoodjones]

🙌

[@andymunnings9109]

👍

[@josbren8943]

Can I install a Rotax 916?

[@cicareusa]

As an Experimental in the US you can, but the main rotor has to run a single RPM so you may not get much of an advantage. Max continuous horsepower is within 2hp of the 915 iS turbo and the greater max takeoff of the 916, while about 19 hp more, isn’t really available without higher RPM. The great TBO currently on the 916 May soon be available on the 915 as well.

[@CBD-LIFE]

Need to know if its got the same issue as a Robinson?

[@brianb-p6586]

If you don't even know what the issue is called, will you understand the answer?

[@cicareusa]

See the earlier comment about mast bumping.

[@Wandrew6691]

What issues are you talking about? Any two bladed rotor helicopter will crash if you low G it

[@JoeyWebber955]

What is the max height for a person in the cabin ?

[@chippyjohn1]

And weight

[@cicareusa]

Have had folks 6’ 4”. Over 6’ 1” May require a cyclic extension which we can provide.

[@CyberSystemOverload]

Is it ok for the engine to be exposed like that to the elements? Why dont they cover it up, will improve airflow & protect the engine right?

[@jameskelly8506]

if you check out the old Bell B-47, (AKA MASH) the engine is exposed.

[@brianb-p6586]

@CyberSystemOverload it's slow enough that the fairing approach works... and is lighter and simpler. This is common in small helicopters.

[@TFlight77]

Beautiful machine. Hearing the words self taught engineer and pilot not terribly comforting lol.

[@federicoarango4950]

Hello, Argentinian here, even Igor Sikorsky started that way back in the day, he was an excepcional mechanic, desiging racing car engines, also he invented the only helicopter simulator in the world using a real chopper, sold the sistem even to air forces and flying schools over Europe, one of them in the UK.

[@daemianbox]

His first helicopter was built from parts of his mother old washing machine... he came a long way after that. I wonder what happened with the tactical helicopter he was developing for the security forces. 🤔

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

I was hoping that you would ask him about putting the 916 engine in. A turbo would be nice.

[@scbane]

This 915is is turbocharged. He mentions that when talking about the Reno, Nevada density altitude.

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

@@scbane You are right, but the extra power of the 916is for higher elevation would be nice.

[@ictpilot]

​@@elliottdiedrich3068The 915 is plenty of power for two people in this helicopter. And the same engine the Autogyro Cavalon uses.

[@elliottdiedrich3068]

@@ictpilot For most of the time I would agree with you, but when you are two big guys taking off from 8000ft and suddenly, you get a bit of a down draft, that extra 20 hp would come in handy. It is those occasions that I am concerned about.

[@bobbean4702]

how would it compare to a hughes 269B?

[@cicareusa]

Would be similar, the 269B is quite a bit heavier and burns fuel at a faster rate. Requires Avgas at a higher price per gallon as well. Considering the lighter fuel for same duration and reserve means seat payload is very close. Performance is similar as well.

[@doesntmatter3068]

Only 220K!! Dam! I'll buy 2 @ that price!! (insert eye roll here)

[@steelers4srilanka]

Cost? Website?

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

A little over $200k (That is in the video too). Check the description below the video for the LINK

[@nasosnasos8054]

Price ?

[@sirlancair]

220k mid 2024...so probably 400 today after bidenomics

[@pjh9104]

Is it offered assembled? How much?

[@scbane]

Cannot buy new experimental category aircraft fully assembled in the US. Have to buy a used one to get fully assembled

[@Captndarty]

You spelled it wrong. Its Cicaré not Circare

[@aaronha994]

🙄

[@CRYMEARIVER-S4]

You not smart

[@Jim.Thunda]

Pedantic prick, get a life.

[@Captndarty]

@@aaronha994well if the guy wants to be taken seriously and grow his business he needs to have the title properly spelled. Looks like he changed it. So there you go and your welcome👏🏻

[@ToughTitty]

@@Captndarty*you're

[@HongyaMa]

If it flies like the Angel CH 7 then great There's nothing is wrong with the R-22 and you can charge for commercial operations The Enstrom had that style of control system under the main gearbox for 60+ decades Wouldn't mind trying it... If your airspeed if over 50 kts and 6 feet you'll go butt over tea kettle when the engine quits...

[@gilkennedy7638]

No nothing wrong with R22, Do you do commercial operation ? You will have commercial invoice also, this is more for PP who don't do commercial.

[@juancarloscasabuono6651]

Enstrom controls are different.

[@HongyaMa]

@@gilkennedy7638 Yes I do. for 45+ years and helicopters can make you coin. A PP the Costs will eat you alive and not enough in the fleet to get insurance. You can get insurance on an R-22 or Rotorway big fleets - Flew a guys Angel CH 7 he couldn't get insurance on it...Flew it extra careful.

[@HongyaMa]

@@juancarloscasabuono6651 Same bearing and pitch control.- input control rods are a little different. Dennis Fetters stole idea for his mini 500. Even the KMax has controls under the main gearbox. Nothing now here or there

[@leecoleman822]

🔴 🔴 🔴 .amen 🇺🇸

[@wendellsmith1349]

TLDW= Total Price $ 218,695.00

[@youtuberAstar]

Crazy money for a machine that can only fly two hours and has no baggage space ! Rotorway / Rotor X is half the price!

[@TimToussaint]

Rotorway is not Cicare

[@youtuberAstar]

No kiding ! DAAAHHH.

[@joshc7091]

@@youtuberAstarI’m mind blown u knew this wasn’t rotorway 😂🤣🤣

[@joshc7091]

@@youtuberAstarthe man selling that helo is piss ignorant as far as a mechanical person…. The only thing he has is MONEY so he’ll probably die in it

[@terryo4895]

Tell that to the guys that lost all their money. With rotorx

[@grahamkearnon6682]

No not the R22, try the Rotorway 2 seat kit. Once again the cockpit is to small, believe me a average 6 foot frame will be tight in there, flying it is not comfortable, and I sold my Rotorway b/c of it. The R22 is far more roomy.

[@dvsmotions]

How's it compare to a Rotorway. More expensive I see.

[@chippyjohn1]

Better than rotorway by far

[@HongyaMa]

@@chippyjohn1 Rotorway with the turbine conversion to Jet Exec is way better and less costly

[@gilkennedy7638]

I was once interested in a Rotorway, have not fly it but I seat in it, I don't think its fair to compare them

[@chippyjohn1]

@HongyaMa Rotorway is to flimsy, look at the transmission. They have had too many issues and also went bankrupt at least once. Rotorway should be cheaper for what they are. RotorX is currently in the process of closing, the third time in 20 years for the helicopter.

[@TimToussaint]

@@HongyaMa way better in what? Half the endurance, for starters. Also, as far as I know, jetexec conversion not sold anymore.

[@1225drob]

As a fixed wing pilot, I do not understand why they don’t fly these things at 5000to 7000 feet across country rather than skimming the ground at 500,,,, anyone?

[@lunchbagr4750]

There's no efficiency advantage at higher altitudes. And at helicopter speeds, more headwind at altitude could make things worse. Above 500 feet is enough to keep you clear of most wires and towers. It should be enough height to autorotate to some open spot if needed - if not, you can fly a little higher and give yourself more options. The lower altitude minimizes time to land in event of a time-critical emergency, for example a fire or transmission chip light.

[@1225drob]

@@lunchbagr4750 thx for the explanation! I still think I would fly in the 1000to 3000 foot level for more options on the auto rotate scenario 😁

[@taylorgarcia5246]

You can fly a helicopter at higher altitudes and gain some of the same advantages as an airplane such as higher TAS and possibly better tail winds. However, the VNE of the helicopter is drastically reduced at high density altitudes (retreating blade stall). Since the R22 is the closest I’ll give you the numbers: 102KIAS is VNE up to 3000DA and VNE slows to a whopping 57KIAS at 10,000’ and 30 degrees C! Obviously not ideal for long cross country flights.

[@johnmichaels4330]

I cant wait to learn whatever it takes to understand your comment. ​@taylorgarcia5246

[@alanaldpal950]

@@lunchbagr4750 500 feet is NOT going to give you much of an option for land out choices 😮

[@Rickster621]

How many Sneider Bauer or Wagner are on that payroll.

[@GripItNRipIt82]

You had me until the $210k airframe only part.

[@cicareusa]

The $220k price mentioned is for the airframe kit AND a factory new Rotax 915 iS Turbo engine and everything needed to finish except fluids. Even includes a Commodore radio in that price.

[@kevincaruthers5412]

6:30 in and no mention of price. Guess if I have to ask...

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Have to watch to the end. It's all there. 😊

[@Ts-zy4bw]

Watch the video before looking foolish. It’s all covered.

[@BobDeer-vd4nq]

Pilot's license is misleading. Rotary license is way more complicated and expensive

[@clivebelling2577]

Ridiculous price.

[@chipjumper]

200hr build time and $220k? Thats insanely cheap for what you're getting. Less than half the price of a factory-built Enstrom.

[@brianb-p6586]

@chipjumper not surprising, given that the Enstrom is a certified aircraft. An F-28/280 also appears to have much higher usable load, although some of that would be used up carrying the greater quantity of fuel required.

[@stevemyers2092]

what about an enclosed boom/sheet metal/Carbon Fiber - mostly for aesthetics ?????

[@flingshotlife]

You’re using regular gas?. Don’t freeze up

[@cicareusa]

Premium auto is possible, with 10% Ethanol max.

[@jamesharp3445]

Thats pretty expensive.

[@brianb-p6586]

Compared to what?

[@jamesharp3445]

@@brianb-p6586 For $250k you can buy a used certificated helicopter turn key and start making money at whatever level. This is a cool toy that is maybe a bit better than a Rotorway. However, I've never seen a Rotorway with more than 500 hours on it for sale...why is that? I'm a prior Army Helo pilot and I'd get into an ENSTROM for that kind of money and be very happy with no building required.

[@scbane]

Meh...I'd buy a low time Rotorway A600 Talon.

[@brianb-p6586]

@scbane the only aircraft scarier than one built by yourself is one built by some other random unqualifued person.

[@heli_yeah]

Best two seater in the world? Kit Helicopter? You're joking... right?

[@gilkennedy7638]

I don't see the joke, witch other you got on your list with 2 seat experimental ?

[@terryo4895]

Again,,,,if you want to sell helicopters then put the kits in a warehouse ready for shipping. 50% deposit (0ver 100k) with all kinds of responsibility disclaimers is just asking to lose some money. Spoken from experience, remember revolution helicopters howabout rotorx. Beautiful little copter.......i would go for it, if i could drop my money and load the helicopter kit up.

[@cicareusa]

At some point, having ready to ship kits will likely occur, current order demand is delaying that. Deposits are maintained separately from operating funds and only used for customer kits materials and components until the kit is delivered and complete. We will continue to operate in a financially conservative manner and currently have no debt or outside investors.